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Vice President's Secretariat
Vice President emphasises the need to increase awareness about Hepatitis among public and policy makers
Calls for innovative campaign in local languages for better outreach
VP addresses awareness session on World Hepatitis Day in Parliament House
The Vice President, Shri M. Venkaiah Naidu today emphasised the need to increase awareness about Hepatitis both among the public and policy makers. He also wanted policy makers and public representatives at all levels to take the message about preventable hepatitis to the people in their respective constituencies.
In his keynote address in the awareness session on World Hepatitis Day for the Members of Parliament at Parliament House today, the Vice President called for making the campaign for eliminating hepatitis by 2030 a ‘people’s movement’, on the lines of Swachh Bharat Abhiyan and TB Free India Campaign.
Shri Naidu advised the lawmakers that the campaign to eliminate hepatitis be carried out in the local language of the people to maximise outreach. He also called for innovation in government messaging in this regard, to avoid monotony and to make the message accessible and understandable to the common man.
Shri Naidu said that while India is becoming stronger globally on all fronts, it is equally important to make India “a healthy and happy nation”. He also urged people to adopt better dietary habits and a physically active lifestyle.
The Vice President appreciated the Lok Sabha Speaker, Shri Om Birla for providing continuous patronage to the cause of hepatitis and also thanked Dr SK Sarin and his team of doctors at ILBS for their consistent efforts on this public health issue.
Speaker, Lok Sabha, Shri Om Birla, Minister for Health & Family Welfare, Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya, Deputy Chairman, Rajya Sabha, Shri Harivansh Narayan Singh, Lt. Governor of Delhi, Shri Vinay Kumar Saxena, Secretary General, Lok Sabha, Shri Utpal Kumar Singh, Members of Parliament and others were present during the session.
Cabinet
Cabinet apprised of the MoU between India and United Kingdom and Northern Irelandon the Cooperation in the fields of Animal Husbandry, Dairying and Fisheries
The Union Cabinet chaired by Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi has been apprised of the Memorandum of Understanding  between India and United Kingdom  and Northern Ireland for cooperation in the fields of Animal Husbandry, Dairying and Fisheries. The MoU was signed on 17.04.2018.
The MoU aims to develop bilateral cooperation in the field of Animal Husbandry, Dairying and Fisheries for the purpose of increasing production and productivity of Indian livestock and fisheries.
Impact:
The partnership is expected to improve livestock health, livestock breeding and Fisheries aiming at enhancing Dairy, Fisheries and Animal Products for domestic consumption and export.The MoU would promote consultation and cooperation on livestock husbandry, fisheries and dairy through:
- Matters of mutual concern or interest in relation to livestock husbandry, fisheries and related matters
- Collaboration in livestock health and husbandry, breeding dairying and fisheries
- Management and mechanism to enrich feed & fodder nutritionally and its bulk transportation in deficit areas to realise higher productivity and production in livestock
- Sanitary issues concerning trade in livestock, animal husbandry and animal products
- Development of high tech fodder tree species nurseries with fodder crops and promotion of agro-forestry tor planting fodder tree species under integrated farming system including soil moisture conservation in drought prone areas
- Areas of exchange of scientific personnel for study tour/training in mutually agreed areas
- Collaboration for joint research for cross-learning with regard to innovative Agriculture Extension approaches including the use of information and communication technology 
- Any other matter of joint interest
A Joint Working Group  consisting of representatives of each party shall be created to formulate joint programs and to facilitate cooperation & consultation.
Background:
MoU was signed between India, represented by Department of Animal Husbandry, Dairying and Fisheries , Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare and United Kingdom & Northern Ireland, represented by the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, in April, 2018 for cooperation in the fields of Animal Husbandry, Dairying and Fisheries.
Ministry of Women and Child Development
Implementation Status Of Pmmvy
Under Pradhan Mantri Matru Vandana Yojana , maternity benefits amounting to Rs.10225.64 crores  have been paid till 10.03.2022 to more than 2.39 crores eligible beneficiaries across the country since inception of the scheme. In Satara district of Maharashtra, maternity benefits amounting to Rs.41.86 crores  have been paid till 10.03.2022 to 94,957 eligible beneficiaries since inception of the scheme.
The year-wise details of funds allocated under PMMVY and maternity benefit disbursed during the last two years and the current financial year are as under:
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Year
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Budget Estimates/ Revised Estimates|
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Amount of Maternity benefit disbursed|
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2019-20
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2500.00/2300.00
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3317.26
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2020-21
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2500.00/1239.44
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2475.89
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2021-22
Ministry of Finance
CBDT invites suggestions on draft notification pertaining to new Rule 11UAB of IT Rules, 1962
Finance Act, 2018 has inserted clause  to section 28 of the Income-tax Act, 1961  so as to provide that any profit and gains from conversion of inventory into capital asset or its treatment as capital asset shall be charged to tax as business income. It has also been provided that for this purpose the fair market value of inventory on the date of conversion or treatment determined in prescribed manner shall be deemed to be the full value of consideration. Accordingly, rules are to be framed for providing the manner in which fair market value of the inventory shall be determined.
In view of the above, it is proposed to insert a new rule 11UAB in the Income-tax Rules, 1962 for prescribing the manner of determination of fair market value of the inventory which has been converted into, or treated as, capital asset.
In order to have wider consultation in this matter, the draft of notification proposed to be issued for amending the Income-tax Rules, 1962 has been uploaded on www.incometaxindia.gov.in. Stakeholders are requested to submit their comments/ suggestions on the draft notification by 14.05.2018 at the e-mail address dirtpl2[at]nic[dot]in.
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Prime Minister's Office
PM celebrates Silver Medal by Kishore Jena in Men's Javelin event at Asian Games 2022
The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi has congratulated Kishore Jena on winning the Silver medal in Men's Javelin event at Asian Games 2022 in Hangzhou.
The Prime Minister posted on X:
“Our accomplishments in Men's Javelin at Asian Games are remarkable. The Silver also comes to India. Congratulations to Kishore Jena for winning this splendid Silver in the event. The nation cherishes this victory.”
Ministry of Education
Ministry of Education to organise a Young Authors’ Conference on the occasion of the SCO Summit 2022-23
India will host the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation  Young Authors’ Conference  on 12th -13th April 2023 at New Delhi as part of the calendar of events drawn up by the Ministry of External Affairs, Government of India, under the current Chairmanship of Shanghai Cooperation Organisation .
The Ministry of Education, GoI has been designated to organise the Young Authors’ Conference with National Book Trust, India, an autonomous organisation, under the Ministry of Education, as the Implementing Agency.
The theme of the Conference is Civilizational Dialogue amongst the SCO member nations – Perspectives from Young Scholars, with the sub-themes of History & Philosophy, Economy, Religion, Culture, Literature and Science & Medicine.
During the Joint Address of Heads of Shanghai Cooperation Organisation for Youth held in 2018, a wide policy framework for the engagement of youth power of the SCO member states was laid down in order to channelise them into a creative and productive path enabling better global understanding and dialogue.
The two-day SCO Young Authors’ Conference will provide a dynamic platform to explore the avenues of modern education, training and advanced training of youth, wider involvement in entrepreneurial activities and innovative projects.
During the ongoing "SCO Council of Heads of States" Presidency of India, SCO aims at advancing the theme of ‘SECURE’ , articulated by the Prime Minister of India Shri Narendra Modi initially at the SCO Summit in Qingdao in 2018.
The Shanghai Cooperation Organization  is an intergovernmental organisation founded in Shanghai on 15 June 2001. The SCO currently comprises of eight Member States .
President's Secretariat
President of India attends Civic Reception hosted by the Government of Uttar Pradesh in Lucknow
The President of India, Smt Droupadi Murmu attended the civic reception hosted in her honour by the Government of Uttar Pradesh in Lucknow this evening .
Speaking on the occasion, the President said that the warm welcome she received in Lucknow has made her first visit here as the President unforgettable.
The President said that the traditions and sentiments emanating from Kashi, Ayodhya, Mathura and Sarnath unite all Indians in one thread. Naimisharanya, Gorakhpur, Magahar and many other holy places of Uttar Pradesh have witnessed India's flourishing spiritual power. The spiritual energy of such holy places would continue to provide strength to our country for ages. The Kumbh in Prayagraj has been a major religious, spiritual and cultural event since ancient times. In the year 2017 UNESCO has recognized Prayagraj Kumbh Mela as 'Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity'. Lucknow, situated on the bank of Gomati, on one hand is associated with our oldest traditions, and on the other it has been a major centre of culture, literature, politics and art and skills in the medieval and modern times as well.
The President said that along with the development of the economy, it is also necessary for economic and social progress to be just and inclusive. It is our national priority to bring all the deprived sections of the society and women within the ambit of inclusive development. She was confident that Uttar Pradesh would contribute significantly in ensuring economic, social and political justice through women empowerment. She said that in the history of political empowerment of women, Uttar Pradesh has unique records.
The President said that the share of Uttar Pradesh’s population in India is almost equal to the share of India’s population in the world. Only five countries, including India, have more population than Uttar Pradesh. She noted that the Government of Uttar Pradesh is determined to achieve big goals. The country's largest work-force and largest youth population are being provided opportunities to utilize their talents in the state. She expressed confidence that India has a bright future as the hardworking and dedicated people of such a vast state are working to build a new India.
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Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment
Cabinet approves Extension, of tenure of the Commission constituted under Article 340 of the constitution to examine the issue of sub-categorization within Other Backward Classes in the Central List
The Union Cabinet, chaired by the Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi, has approved the extension of the term of the Commission to examine the issue of Sub-categorization of Other Backward Classes, by six months that is up to 31.7.2020.
The Cabinet has also approved addition of following Term of Reference to the existing Terms of Reference of the "Commission" -
“iv. to study the various Entries in the "Central List of OBCs and recommend correction of any repetitions, ambiguities, inconsistencies and errors of spelling or transcription."
Impact:
The Communities in the existing list of OBCs which have not been able to get any major benefit of the scheme of reservation for OBCs for appointment in Central Government posts & for admission in Central Government Educational Institutions are expected to be benefitted upon implementation of the recommendations of the Commission. The Commission is likely to make recommendations for benefit of such marginalized communities in the Central List of OBCs.
Financial Implications:
The expenditure involved are related to the establishment and administration costs of the Commission, which would continue to be borne by the Department of Social Justice and Empowerment.
Benefits:
All persons belonging to the castes/communities which are included in the Central List of SEBCs but which have not been able to get any major benefit of the existing scheme of reservation for OBCs in Central Government posts & for admission in Central Government Educational Institutions would be benefitted.
Implementation strategy and targets:
Orders for extension of the term of the Commission and addition in its Terms of Reference will be notified in the Gazette 'in the form of an Order made by the President, after receipt of the approval of the Hon'ble President to the same.
Background:
The Commission was constituted under article 340 of the Constitution with the approval of President on 2nd October, 2017. The Commission, headed by Justice  Smt. G. Rohini commenced functioning on 11th October, 2017 and has since interacted with all the Stats/UTs which have subcategorized OBCs, and the State Backward Classes Commissions. The Commission has come to the view that it would require some more time to submit, its report since the repetitions, ambiguities, inconsistencies and errors of spelling or transcription etc appearing in the existing Central List of OBCs need to be cleared. Hence the Commission has sought extension of its term by six, that is upto 31st July 2020 and also addition in its existing Terms of Reference.
Prime Minister's Office
English Translation of Opening Remarks by Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi at the bilateral meeting with President of Russia
Excellency,
I got a chance to meet you once again and also got the opportunity to discuss many topics. When you visited in December last year, we had discussions on many topics and even after that, as you said, we have had discussions on telephone once and there also we had detailed discussions on the issues related to bilateral relations between India and Russia and the problems of the world. We have discussed in great detail about the problems that are there. Today we are meeting once again and today the biggest concerns facing the world and especially the developing countries are the problems of food security, fuel security, fertilizers; and we must find some way out and you too must contribute to that. Today we will get an opportunity to discuss those issues.
Excellency,
I would like to thank both you and Ukraine because when thousands of our students were trapped in Ukraine in the early days, during the crisis, with your help and with the help of Ukraine, we were able to safely evacuate our students, we could send them to their homes and I am grateful to both countries for this.
Excellency,
I know that today's era is not of war and we have spoken to you many times on the phone that democracy, diplomacy and dialogue are such things that touch the world. Today we will get a chance to discuss how we can move forward on the path of peace in the coming days. I will also get an opportunity to understand your view point.
Excellency,
The relationship between India and Russia has deepened manifold. We also value this relationship because we have been such friends who have been with each other every moment for the last several decades and the whole world also knows how Russia's relationship with India has been and how India’s relationship with Russia has been and therefore the world also knows that it is an unbreakable friendship. Personally speaking, in a way, the journey for both of us started at the same time. I first met you in 2001, when you were working as the head of the government and I had started working as head of the state government. Today, it has been 22 years, our friendship is constantly growing, we are constantly working together for the betterment of this region, for the well-being of the people. Today, at the SCO Summit, I am very grateful to you for all the feelings that you have expressed for India.
Excellency,
I am confident that our bilateral meetings today, our talks today will further deepen our relations in the coming days, and will help in fulfilling the hopes and expectations of the world. I am once again very grateful to you for taking out the time today.
DISCLAIMER - This is the approximate translation of Prime Minister’s remarks. Original remarks were delivered in Hindi.
Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances & Pensions
Mission Karmayogi
The “National Programme for Civil Services Capacity Building”  has been approved by the Government on 2nd September,2020 providing the following Institutional Framework for civil service capacity building:
 Prime Minister’s Public Human Resource Council ;
 Cabinet Secretariat Coordination Unit;
 Capacity Building Commission;
 Special Purpose Vehicle ; and
 Programme Management Unit  to provide program management and support services.
The Technical digital learning platform of Mission Karmayogi has become functional in pre-production  stage on which various types of learning courses are being uploaded by the Central and other training institutions. Ministries and Departments implementing important National flagships programs and projects have been requested to develop ‘e-content’ in respect of their programs and projects.
 To provide strategic direction to civil service reforms and capacity building;
 Preparation of annual capacity building plans;
 To strengthen functional supervision over training institutions;
 To provide a digital learning platform providing best in class learning content.
 Improved availability of trained workforce for effective citizen centric delivery;
 Enabling data-driven decisions for training personnel management
 Increased transparency and accountability in governance.
Besides the NPCSCB, the Government is currently implementing following schemes namely-
 Training for All Scheme with an objective of capacity building of all government officials at National and State level.
 Domestic Funding of Foreign Training  scheme provides for short term and long-term training courses abroad through training courses at the best international institutions.
 Funding and supporting Foundational & Mid-Career training of civil servants through Central Training Institutions.
This information was provided by the Union Minister of State  Development of North-Eastern Region , MoS PMO, Personnel, Public Grievances & Pensions, Atomic Energy and Space, Dr Jitendra Singh in written reply to questions in Rajya Sabha today.
Prime Minister's Office
PM greets people on Holi
The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi has greeted the people on the occasion of Holi.
In a tweet, the Prime Minister said;
"आप सभी को होली की हार्दिक शुभकामनाएं। आपसी प्रेम, स्नेह और भाईचारे का प्रतीक यह रंगोत्सव आप सभी के जीवन में खुशियों का हर रंग लेकर आए।"
Ministry of Defence
DG NCC meets his Maldivian counterpart in New Delhi
Director General, National Cadet Corps  Lt Gen Gurbirpal Singh held a meeting with Commandant, Marine Corps and Commanding Officer, NCC of the Maldives Brig Gen Wais Waheed in New Delhi on June 22, 2023. During the meeting, the visiting dignitary was informed about the history of NCC India, its spread across the country, training of cadets & trainers and the Youth Exchange Programme between India and the Maldives. Detailed discussions were also held on addressing the challenges faced by Maldives NCC. NCC India extended its support to the Maldives to face the challenges and invited them to subscribe to the courses run by NCC India for trainers & cadets.
The meeting was aimed to further bolster the ties between the organisations of the two countries, while enhancing cultural & historical exchange between the youth and strengthening the ties.
Ministry of Micro,Small & Medium Enterprises
Coir Board ropes in IIT-Madras for Research and Development works on Coir
Coir Board signs MoU with IIT-Madras for setting up Centre of Excellence for coir applications
Coir Board signed a Memorandum of Understanding  with the Indian Institute of Technology-Madras, to establish a “Centre of Excellence  for the application of Coir exclusively or in combination with other natural fibres”. It was at the instance of Shri Nitin Gadkari, Union Minister of MSME, the IIT-Madras had earlier validated the research studies so far undertaken by the Coir Board and other agencies in India on Coir Geo-Textiles  and recommended that CGT can be successfully used to prevent soil erosion in slopes/embankments, river embankments, mine slope dumps stabilization etc. The Institute has also recommended the use of CGT in the low volume rural roads as a re-enforcement material.
The Centre of Excellence  aims at furthering the research work so far done in the coir sector with the support of IIT Madras team of experts. It will also support the development of relevant technology and evolve standards for production and processing through specific projects and monitor research projects and mentor of Coir Board’s research institutes/laboratories. The Centre of Excellence will also assist in generating the Intellectual Property Rights and technology transfer.
Coir Board will provide a financial assistance of Rs.5 crores initially for a period of two years for the establishment and running of Centre of Excellence.
27 areas of R&D needs of the Coir industry have been identified, to be taken up by this Centre of Excellence, in addition to 10 in-house projects of IITM, in machinery development and road projects.
Ministry of Science & Technology
Inter-Ministerial Cooperation for evidence based biotechnological interventions in Ayush sector
Signing of Memorandum of Understanding  between Ministry of Ayush and Department of Biotechnology, Government of India
A MoU was signed today between Ministry of Ayush and Department of Biotechnology by Secretary, Ministry of Ayush and Secretary, DBT. The combination of Traditional healthcare and Biotechnology would enable tremendous possibilities to undertake innovative and path-breaking research which can be used for the exploration of various Fundamental principles of Ayush systems. There is a need of multi-pronged and technological ways for the exploration and application of this ancient scientific system of health care into the public health care domain.
About the MoU
The MoU between Ministry of Ayush and Department of Biotechnology is for mutual collaboration to explore the possibility of cooperation, convergence and synergy to bring out the expertise under one platform towards evidence based biotechnological interventions in Ayush sector. Biotechnological R&D and Ayush Interventions to improve quality of life as well as life span  and bring down the associated morbidity pertaining to chronic diseases such as diabetes, obesity, cardiovascular disease, osteoarthritis, cachexia, pain management and infectious diseases for example Tuberculosis.
Joint R&D efforts ranging from fundamental science to validation and thereafter product development, will significantly help in the growth of the Indian contributions to this important sector, not only nationally but internationally as well. Emphasis would be given to mechanistic studies of Ayurveda Therapeutics using animal models of disease and other advanced analytical methods along with data analytical tools.
Shri Vaidya Rajesh Kotecha, Secretary, Ministry of Ayush said that the MoU between Ministry of Ayush and DBT is expected to pave way for coordinated researches in Ayush sector and the huge untapped potential of Ayush health care system may be utilized for the community benefit.
Dr. Rajesh S Gokhale said that this Inter Ministerial cooperation between Ministry of Ayush and DBT is expected to generate knowledge and new means of intervention strategies for difficult to treat diseases.
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